Looking for the meaning of the word YARNS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of YARNS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Yarn
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English gearn; of Germanic origin, related to Dutch garen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɑːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing
Short Definition:spun thread used for knitting or sewing
Examples:- hanks of pale green yarn
- a fine yarn for a lightweight garment
Definition:
a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible
Short Definition:long story
Examples:- he never let reality get in the way of a good yarn
Word: Yarn
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɑːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
tell a long or implausible story
Short Definition:tell long or implausible story
Examples:- they were yarning about local legends and superstitions
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